W dropped off the kids and their gear early this afternoon. She helped carry some of the things inside. D13 was in a cross mood and gave some lip to her mother. I naturally told her not to disrespect her mother, as W simultaneously said something similar. W then snapped at me that she didn't need me to help her correct her (meaning our!) daughter. I can't remember my reply to that now, something about both of us being D13s parents. W said some other angry remark back to me and then left.
Opened Father's Day cards and gift from the kids. First time celebrating without W being part of it, though she must've helped them buy the things or at least get to the shops.
S16 took me to see 'Tenet' at the movies for Father's Day (meaning I drove and I paid, of course!). : D
Made dinner for the three of us and played some games with D13 until their bedtime. End of Father's Day.
Other happenings:
Our pastor tried to organise a meeting with W but it was cancelled. I don't think they will be meeting any more.
I've been told W has been searching out old girlfriends who are divorced. I assume W is seeking reinforcement/approval of her position.
W also apparently intends to leave our church once the covid lockdown is over.
Our pastor told me that he and his wife had been 'increasingly mystified' over our situation each time they met up with W to discuss things. He said our problems were largely the kind of things that beset most married couples in one way or another, and could be resolved or at least worked on with enough understanding to make the marriage work. It was nice to hear this from someone who has heard from both sides, but the reality is it does not change my W's perspective so neither does it change our current trajactory.
